Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

113- Mugs and marshmallows

There’s a moment where I hold my breath and wait. It looks a little like Maggie is struggling with something. Then before I can so much as suggest marshmallows, Maggie throws herself at me. For half a second I think she is actually furious and trying to attack me, but instead she wraps her arms around me in the tightest bear hug a tiny old woman can give. She’s shaking and… is she crying? Oh no, what happened? What should I do? After a painfully long minute, I speak.

“Maggie? What’s wrong? Has something happened? Is Logan okay?” I ask. She freezes and

releases me so suddenly that I stumble back a little.

“IS SOMETHING WRONG? YOU INSENSITIVE BRAT! I’VE BEEN OUT OF MY MIND WITH

WORRY ABOUT YOU!” Maggie reaches and gently clips me over the head in a reproving

manner. She then crosses her arms over her chest again.

“First you get attacked by shady guys while with your gentleman friend, then you suddenly have bodyguards, next came a fancy as hell, mind my language, security system. Then you’re just gone, your bedroom window is smashed in, the front of the building is completely desecrated so of course I let myself in to make sure you’re alive in there and there’s BLOOD

that Maggie would be so concerned, sure we get along fairly well, but I didn’t know that she cared so much. I can’t help myself, I start to cry. Not just cry, I start bawling. All the emotions that have been building up since

He gently pushes Megan and Maggie back, loops an arm around my shoulders and at Maggie’s nod, guides me

the couch on either side of me, squeezing me into the middle. Megan wraps her arm over my shoulders and Maggie around my waist. Darrien and Shaun are both

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I manage to speak through my sniffles, although

put you and Logan and everyone else here at risk. I didn’t think any of it was a big deal, then suddenly it all happened at once. I should have

sent the eye candy boys to set up security for me too. Then, when it became clear that it wouldn’t be enough, you moved to a more secure place and still sent guards back to make sure that we were safe too. Sweetie, you are in an awful and stressful situation and you still took the time to think about us.

like her.” She comments. I sniffle and

guess it wasn’t the pillows and mugs that made this place home. I make a note to spend more time with Maggie, even if it’s

at the front door draws my attention.

backpack.

as he drops his bag in the doorway and runs over to me, completely ignoring the three huge Shifter men standing around. As he approaches he realises I’m all pinned in by Maggie and Megan making it impossible

are some bad people who are really scary and they say they want to hurt me, so I’m staying somewhere safe with my Shifter friends for a while.” 1 explain.

on your door.” He says in a quiet, subdued voice.

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